PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Triisostearate
AKA “PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Triisostearate, Castor Oil Derivative
Carrier Oil
Ingredient Facts
Peg-20 hydrogenated castor oil triisostearate
AKA: Castor Oil Derivative
Carrier Oil · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated, triisooctadecanoate (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Effective at 0.28%
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
188734-82-9
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier and conditioning agent created by triple-esterifying hydrogenated castor oil with isostearic acid and polyethylene glycol. Developed to enhance the skin-conditioning properties of castor oil for stable cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.05%
0.5%
0%1%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.05-0.5
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR